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Monate Events

London has seen a surge in the love for South African House Music over the past year with many articles being released such as the one presented by Lebo Diseko for the BBC entitled “African House influencing British musicians”. The clip highlights how Southern African Music has joined the mainstream club scene and also the underground scene over the past few months. Monate Events has been at the forefront of fusing South African House Music with Main Stream House Music. A previous article posted on this website “Monate Sundae” The Home Away From Home goes to highlight the work that has been taking place. Monate Events thrives on bringing the Southern African sound to the masses both new and old to the House Music scene. The resident Djs at Monate events consist of a formidable trio consisting of ADA Awards African House DJ 2013 recipient Limbzo Housa and upcoming South African DJ Logic Senya whose spear headed by Khaya Deep & Mzi Sokani.

Monate Events concept has seen the House masses cultivate and embrace 2013 summer weekends by partying away to the fortnightly “Monate Sundaes” event. These events saw artists and DJs such as Marissa Guzman, Candice McKenzie, and Aluku Rebels amongst others add to the cache of vibrant house music flavour the Monate Events endeavours to create at each event. The finale of “Monate Sundaes” at the end of summer left a thirst for revellers who enjoyed an interactive yet revelrous vibe. The peoples support and eagerness to attend future events was apparent by requests for future invites. In turn Monate Events has returned with a blowout line-up of house legends The Layabouts and Superstar vocalist Shea Soul and Atjazz record company wizard of the decks DJ Tipz to kickoff the December festive mood at Islington’s Anam Bar.

Persistence and abstract methods has proved vital to Monate Events success and without giving away too much the masses can look forward to some quality events and in the company of like minded revellers. Upcoming South African DJ Logic Senya is set to make his presence felt making for an interesting year in 2014 for the UK House Scene. Monate Events is certainly the place to be if you’re looking for a sophisticated and vibrant crowd who simply love music.

Below is an example of the kind of sound one would expect to hear from a Monate Event.

House Sessions Is Back With 5.0 bringing that African sound mixed with soulful vibes. November has truly been a blessing. I am proud to announce I won the prestige title of ADA Award Best African House Dj 2013. The only way is up from here. I appreciate all the support from all those who voted and continue support. Enjoy this festive mix and please feel free to share.

Please may you vote for me for “Best African House Mix DJ”
by texting my name “LIMBZO” to any of these numbers 07960330718, 07935534797, 07867042334 #ADAAwards#HouseMusic (+44 for those outside the United Kingdom)

The triumphant launch of the first of one of the HOTTEST summer events in London is ‘Monate Sundaes’. Monate Sundae has delivered a new style of lounging to House Music. The event run’s on Sunday’s and offers a calm and relaxed atmosphere to enjoy your Sunday. Monate Sundae creates an environment where one can relax, socialize, network and enjoy an amazing cocktail whilst deep soulful house music helps pass the afternoon away. At night time ‘Monate Sundaes’ becomes a cove of rhythm and sound as shown in the video below. This event is truly for the grown and sexy house lover. Monate Sundae is set in the upbeat and vibrant borough of Angel Islington. Monate Sundae is held every fortnight at Anam Cocktail Bar , 3 Chapel Market ,N19EZ. The doors open 3 PM till 2 AM.

Southern Africans from London and elsewhere have gathered to enjoy an amazing music atmosphere for true house eclectic which was seen on the events launch “Sunday July 28th” which was followed with the sequel on “Sunday 11th August”. The first event featured London artist Aluku Rebels who brought the ethnic and tribal sound of House Music to the forefront. The second event featured Soul Candi’s artist Marissa Guzman from San Francisco. Marissa Guzman had the crowd moving to her hits and transcended the atmosphere to another level with her Deep and Soulful House.

The next event “Monate Sundae” is the 25th August Sunday Bank Holiday. As London will be robust with travelers from near and far this promises to be an amazing event. This event will feature 2 time BAFTA award winning DJ Candice McKenzie. Her latest work can be sampled below:

Also at the event will be prominent Record Label Aluku Rebels supported by residents , Limbzo, Logic & Khaya Deep as well as a live vocal set by UK based South African Lebo. If you love your Southern African House Music with a touch of the progressive be sure no to miss out and support this event. This event offers a taste of home.